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spring

Orange blossom liqueur (or lemon or lime or…)

Orange blossom liqueur (or lemon or lime or…)

Citrus trees are weird dudes. Wired for reproduction, they are unlike almost any other plant in that they’ll always put more energy into flowering and fruiting than growing. Even when they’re tiny and should *absolutely* be working on putting on leaves, citrus trees will stuff […]

Fruit Whiskey

Fruit Whiskey

Late Spring! The branches in my little berry patch are getting heavier every day, and everyone’s eyeing them off. The birds, the toddler, and me. Soon it will be time to set up the nets. Not that it will stop anyone, but I’ll feel like […]

Rose Petal Syrup

Rose Petal Syrup

This syrup makes an inexpensive and thoughtful gift, and is a wonderful way to get a bit more life out of roses in full bloom. My favourite way to enjoy it is swirled through Greek yoghurt, but it would be fabulous as a 1:1 replacement […]